Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 329.
Only 3 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a higher July high than Point Township. 33% of the land in Point Township is conserved, above both Indiana’s towns (1.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Twin Swamps Nature Preserve, at 610 acres with 1.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Point Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,086 in 1890, a peak of 1,404 in 1900, 306 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1952 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Point Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Point Township.
2.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Twin Swamps Nature Preserve | 1.1 mi | 610 |
| 2. Section Six Flatwoods Nature Preserve | — | 459 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
At $48,000, Point Township’s median household income is against $71,000 in Indiana’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Evansville (33%), Black Township (19%) and Mount Vernon (12%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Point Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Only 4 of the 594 Indiana towns we compare have a higher January low than Point Township.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Point Township beats the Indiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 41% of adults have obesity in Point Township.
| Point Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 39% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Point Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Point Township; the nearest are
College town 30 of every 100 Point Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Where Point Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Indiana, United States
Point Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 306. The lowest, the southernmost, and the westernmost points in Indiana are all located along the township's boundaries.
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Point Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.